Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 25, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on November 26, 2025, authorizing the Issuance of an Invitation for Bids (RFB No. 11.25) for the One-Time Removal and Disposal of Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris at the 33 Canal Street Trash Yard; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF AN INVITATION FOR BIDS (RFB NO. 11.25)
FOR THE ONE-TIME REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (C&D)
DEBRIS AT THE 33 CANAL STREET TRASH YARD
Whereas, in correspondence dated November 10, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) formally requested authorization to issue an Invitation for Bids (RFB No. 11.25) for the one-time removal and disposal of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris at the 33 Canal Street Trash Yard; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has reported that approximately 2,000 cubic yards of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris has accumulated at the City’s Trash Yard located at 33 Canal Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550; and
Whereas, the removal of this material is necessary to restore the site to functional capacity, support ongoing DPW operations, and ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations; and
Whereas, this removal project satisfies Compliance Item #13 of the Consent Order Implementation Plan, thereby supporting the City’s continued compliance with regulatory oversight requirements; and
Whereas, DPW proposes to issue an Invitation for Bids (RFB No. 11.25) seeking a qualified contractor to perform a one-time project involving: (1) the removal and loading of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of mixed C&D debris with proper handling and dust-suppression measures, and (2) the transportation and disposal of said debris at NYSDEC-permitted facilities with full documentation; and
Whereas, the issuance of the Invitation for Bids must comply with the City’s Procurement Policy and applicable provisions of the New York State General Municipal Law; and
Whereas, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to authorize the advertisement, posting, and solicitation of competitive bids to secure a qualified contractor at the most advantageous pricing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Issue Invitation for Bids. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to issue Invitation for Bids (RFB No. 11.25) for the one-time removal and disposal of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris at the 33 Canal Street Trash Yard.
Section 2. Public Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish and post the bid solicitation in the official newspaper(s) of record and on the City’s eProcurement portal in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy and the requirements of New York State General Municipal Law.
Section 3. Competitive Bidding Process. The Department of Public Works is authorized to proceed with the competitive bidding process to solicit qualified contractors and to undertake all necessary actions to administer the bid process.
Section 4. Return to City Council for Contract Award. Upon receipt and evaluation of all responsive bids, the Department of Public Works shall return the matter to the City Council for approval and award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.